Taj Gibson made a lay-up shot on the buzzer to give Chicago Bulls a dramatic 102-100 overtime win over Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
The Lakers led by three points going into the final quarter but the home side tied the game up with the help of a 27-point night from D.J. Augustin and claimed the game in the extra session.
Indiana Pacers maintained their 13-game lead over the Bulls in the Central Division with a 102-94 win over the Golden State Warriors. Paul George scored 23 points for the Pacers who won their fifth straight.
Defending champions Miami Heat suffered a shock as they were beaten 121-114 by Southeast Division rivals the Atlanta Hawks. Paul Millsap had 26 points for the Hawks while LeBron James put up 30 for the Heat.
Washington Wizards were 107-99 winners over Philadelphia 76ers while another team in the Southeast, Charlotte Bobcats, upset the Atlantic Division leading Toronto Raptors 100-95.
Ramon Sessions poured in 23 points for the Bobcats who improved their record on the season to 18-25.
In a battle of the Big Apple the Brooklyn Nets came out 103-80 winners over New York Knicks.
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